The PhD in Life Sciences program at Med Uni Wien focuses on advanced research methods and interdisciplinary collaboration within the field of life sciences. Students engage with various laboratories and gain direct experience in research design and execution. Graduates are prepared for successful careers in academia and industry, applying their skills in biological research to solve complex health-related issues.
In the PhD program at MedUni Wien, students engage with a variety of interdisciplinary research areas, including Immunology, Cancer Research, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Medical Imaging. The program emphasizes collaborative projects that integrate insights from different scientific fields, fostering innovation and solving complex medical challenges.
The program spans six semesters and offers a total of 180 ECTS credits. Students partake in courses totaling 30 hours each semester while dedicating the majority of their time to independent research leading up to a doctoral thesis, which is publicly defended at completion.
Graduates acquire extensive competencies in planning and conducting research projects with scientific integrity, as well as the ability to critically analyze complex scientific ideas. The program prepares students for communication in academic and professional settings, along with the skills necessary to contribute to societal advancements through research.
No tuition
EU/EEA students, within the standard study period (plus the ~€25 ÖH student union fee per semester).
€727 / semester
Non-EU / third-country rate. Always confirm on the official site.
Third-country (non-EU/EEA) applicants generally need to have their prior qualifications legalised and translated for the admission application. Exact rules depend on the country that issued each document — always confirm with the university's admissions office.
Program-specific items — a CV, letter of motivation, an entrance exam (e.g. GMAT, GRE, SAT) or a portfolio — vary by degree. Check this program's requirements above and its official page.
The level of legalisation your certificates need depends on your country of origin:
Apostille
If your country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille from the competent authority of the issuing country is sufficient.
No legalisation
A small number of countries have a bilateral agreement with Austria and need no further legalisation.
Full diplomatic legalisation
For all other countries: the full chain — pre-certification by the issuing country's authorities (e.g. Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then legalisation by the competent Austrian representation (embassy/consulate).
Translations are usually done after legalisation. Check the required order with the issuing authorities and the Austrian representation.
After admission: proof of sufficient funds, health insurance and the student residence permit are part of the visa process — not university admission. We cover those in the guides.
One of Europe's most storied medical schools, MedUni Vienna runs Austria's largest medical degree program alongside research-driven PhD schools, based at the Vienna General Hospital (AKH).
Visit university site€350–€650 / month (dorm room)
1040 WienSingle rooms, double roomsAkademikerhilfe
Mayerhofgasse 3, 1040 WienSingle & shared roomsAkademikerhilfe
1080 WienSingle rooms, double roomsHome4students